NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
May 21, 2025
Town of East Millinocket, Maine
53 Main Street
East Millinocket, Maine 04430
207-746-3551
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Town of East Millinocket.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about June 5, 2025, the Town of East Millinocket will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
for the release of FY2024 HUD Economic Development Initiative (EDI)-Community Project Funding (CPF) funds under the Consolidated Appropriations
Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-42), to undertake a project known as Phase II of East Millinocket Mill Site Renovations and Infrastructure. Funds will be used
for the purpose of completing maintenance, repair, and renovations to existing structures; removing demolition debris; and upgrading municipal
water and sewer connections at the former Great Northern Paper mill site at 50 Main Street in East Millinocket. These activities are intended to
support the site's redevelopment for future industrial and commercial use and are part of a phased revitalization effort previously supported by
HUD and other agencies.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The Town of East Millinocket has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental
Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the
Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the East Millinocket Town Office, 53 Main Street, East Millinocket, ME 04430, and may be examined or
copied weekdays during scheduled office hours.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Town of East Millinocket Town Office or to selectmen1@eastmillinocket.org. All comments received by
June 4, 2025 will be considered by the Town prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice
they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The Town of East Millinocket certifies to HUD that Mike Michaud in his capacity as Town Selectman consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal
Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied.
HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Town to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the Town’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or
its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying
Officer of the Town of East Millinocket; (b) the RE has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c)
the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by
24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written
finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with
the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD at cpdrrofbos@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to
verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Mike Michaud, Selectman, Town of East Millinocket
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